Tarrant Lake - Cambria

Located in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Tarrant Lake is 24 acres and has a maximum depth of seven feet. The town of Cambria is secluded and quiet, but no need to worry because the town of Wisconsin Dells is 50 minutes from Tarrant Lake. Wisconsin Dells is full of fun attractions and amazing restaurants.

Lake Life

The shallow waters of Tarrant Lake are not going to stop the fun. Boating, swimming, skiing, and tubing are allowed on Tarrant Lake. For the winter months, when the lake freezes over, residents like to ice fish, ice skate, and even use snowmobiles around the lake. Tarrant Lake follows the Wisconsin state ordinances, which state that you must be at a no-wake speed within 100 feet of any shoreline, boat, or swimmer.

Both ice fishing and regular fishing are popular on Tarrant Lake. Common Fish include panfish, northern pike, bass, and catfish. Bass fishing is allowed on a catch-and-release basis year-round.

What To Do

While relaxing on the lake all day sounds like a fantasy, sometimes a little adrenaline rush is just what you need. Wilderness Canyon Zip Line is 50 minutes from Tarrant Lake and is guaranteed to get your heart pumping. An hour or more of zipping through the air and seeing the beautiful scenery from a new height will bring back your inner child.

Whether you are looking for a night out at the bar or a family sit-down meal, you can find it at Tarrant Lake. Mericas Diner is a five-minute walk from Tarrant Lake for those who want to leave their car where it is. Modeled after the diners of the 50s, Mericas brings hometown cooking to Tarrant Lake. French toast and coffee are always popular choices for those looking to get an early start on the day.

If you are looking for a bar to hang out at with your buddies, The Dump Bar and Grill is only a six-minute walk from Tarrant Lake and not only offers a wide selection of spirits but amazing food to go with it. The Dump chooses a burger of the month that many residents flood in to look at and try every month.

Hospital and Airport

Prairie Ridge Health Hospital is 25 minutes from Tarrant Lake and is open 24 hours a day.

Dane County Regional Airport is 47 minutes from Tarrant Lake and offers regional and local flights.

Life on Tarrant Lake

Tarrant Lake is the perfect combination of relaxation and fun. While it is a smaller lake, it makes up for it in food and activities. Only being 50 minutes from Wisconsin Dells means you can have your quiet Lake Life without being in the middle of nowhere.